The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-05
NO SOLUTION PROBABLE.


| cannot reach solution of the Senatorial
| problem as now presented to them. There
| is no bad feeling among the supporters of
| the three leading candidate, but the de-
| termined spirit to win or prevent the oppo
| sitiOn from winning Is more Loticeable to-
| day than at any time previously during the
contest, as about half of the session has
| expired and the breach is wider than ever
| The chances are that no election will be-
made and the seat will then be vacant, uil-
less the Governor has power to appoint,
which is doubtful, as shown by action In
other States.
BILLS POSTPONED.
The House has indefinitely postponed q
large number of bills, and is rapidly clear
ing its calendar of Objectionable measures,
so the remaining weeks of the session can be
devoted entirely to the consideration of bills
that will prove advantageous to the State.
The appropriation and apportionment bills
will require much time Of the House and
Senate, even after they have been fully
acted upon in committees
The new Jacksonville charter bill will also
give rise to much discussion.
STOCK RECORDS.
1t is thought the bill recently passed in
the Senate requiring railroad section mas
te1T5 to keep a record of all stock killed or
injured ON the road will operate against the
interests of stock men rather than other
wise, since the Statute recognizes the record
thus kept as evidence, which gives the sec
tion master an opportunity 10 use the record
in the interest of the railroad company or
refuse to answer if the result would be
favorable to stock men, on the ground that
by answering ne wo uld render himself liza
BILE 10 a criminal prosecution, since the
statute makes it a crime to fail to keep Q
correct record
FISH COMMISSIONERS.
There is bill pending in the House for
the establishment of fish commissioners in
each county of the State for the purpose OF
protecting fish, game and birds.
This might entail needless expense, but 1t
is hoped some method viii be adopted by
which the food fishes and game of the State
will be more adequately protected against
the reckless destruction heretofore prac-
ticced in every portion of the State Birds
of plumage, great source of revenue in
South Florida, are also provided for in q
very stringent bill
The Governor today nominated John ID.
Broome, of DeLand for Judge of the Seventh
judicial circuit. The Senate will confirm
the nomination tomorrow.
FLoRIpA's METROPOLIS.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, May 4.-The legal
transfer Of the Morning Nelcs of this city,
to the new newspaper syndicate, was made
this afternoon. 10 is understood that they
will take possession in a few days. Charles
T. Merrell, a gentleman well-known in
newspaper circles in Tennessee, having
been for the last few years an editorial
writer on the Memphis ArdLaGche, has been
rendered the chief editorial management,
and win accept Mr. Merrell is expected
here tomorrow The paper win be eight
pages, seven-columns.
In semi-professional smuggling match at
Longs Hall at East Jacksonville this after
noon, Tow Powers knocked Charlie Williams
out in tho third round with four-ounce
gloves, Marquis of Queensbury rules, for
purse Of S25. the contest was attended by
large crowd Of sporting men OF this city.
Mayor Burhridge has declared war on all
gambling and houses Of i'll iepute in the city
and Is fast running them out.
Mr. and Mrs. III. b. Plant, Judge w. S.
Chisholm, Il. Blum, DIR. W. w. Strem, and
NJ. +. Loughnan arrived this afternoon via
Tampa from Havana wuither they went on
the Olivette on its first trip out from Philar
delphia.
BASE BALL AT DELAND.
DELAND, FLA, May 4.--The Enterprise
Base Ball Club played DeIIand this after
noon. The score was 10 to > IN favor of De.
Land A large crowd witnessed the game